Kerala

Kerala’s Comprehensive Plan to Improve Public School Education

January 22, 2025

Recently, Kerala’s government launched a comprehensive education plan aimed at enhancing public school quality. This initiative follows meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, focusing on accountability and timely execution of educational improvements. The plan identifies eight key areas for ..

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Two Rare Neuroptera Species Discovered in Kerala

January 9, 2025

Recent research in Kerala has revealed two rare species belonging to the Order Neuroptera. The Shadpada Entomology Research Lab (SERL) at Christ College has documented these findings, which include Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara. The rediscovery of Glenochrysa zeylanica marks ..

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Kerala Forest Act Amendment Sparks Controversy

January 6, 2025

The Kerala government has introduced a Bill to amend the Kerala Forest Act of 1961. This Bill is set to be debated in the upcoming session of the state Assembly. Farmer organisations have expressed concerns regarding the proposed amendments. They ..

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Ashraya: New Farmer Service Centres Launched in Kerala

December 3, 2024

The Agriculture Department has introduced ‘Ashraya’ farmer service centres, which aim to provide digital services to farmers across the Kerala. They are an extension of the recently launched ‘Kathir’ app (short for ‘Kerala Agriculture Technology Hub and Information Repository’), which ..

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African Openbill Stork Makes Rare Appearance in Kerala

December 3, 2024

The African openbill stork has been spotted in Kerala, its first sighting in the state. The observation was made by Subin K.S., a birdwatcher from Thrissur. He saw the bird during a survey in the Kanjani Kole fields. Previously, this ..

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Kerala Launches New Cattle Insurance Scheme

November 29, 2024

Kerala is set to introduce a new insurance scheme for cattle, which has received approval from the central government. The scheme aims to enhance support for the dairy sector in the state. Recent Developments in Dairy Support The state has ..

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Dunlin, a Near Threatened Bird, Spotted During Kerala Bird Race

November 28, 2024

The recent Kochi edition of the Kerala Bird Race showcased 192 bird species and among them was the Dunlin, a small shorebird now classified as “Near Threatened”. This change reflects an increase in risk from “Least Concern” in 2023, which ..

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Rare Imperial Eagle Spotted in Kerala Wetlands

November 27, 2024

A rare imperial eagle, known scientifically as Aquila heliaca, was identified by wildlife photographer Jijoy Immatty, in the Pulluzhi Kole wetlands. This sighting is important as the last recorded observation in Kannur dates back to 2003. Habitat and Distribution The ..

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